SWIFT/BIC code BOFSGB21106
BOFSGB21106 belongs to Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFSGB21106 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFSGB21 |
| Branch code | 106 |
| Bank | Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Centrebank Specialist Finance |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 106 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC BOFSGB21106?
BOFSGB21106 identifies Centrebank Specialist Finance, a branch or department of Bank of Scotland PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BOFSGB21106 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BOFSGB21106.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BOFSGB21106 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFSGB21106 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFSGB21 instead of BOFSGB21106?
BOFSGB21 is the head office of Bank of Scotland PLC, while BOFSGB21106 points to Centrebank Specialist Finance. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BOFSGB21106 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.